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Old Thu Oct 07, 2021, 11:19am
BillyMac BillyMac is offline
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Mr. Irrelevant ...

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Originally Posted by Raymond View Post
I have no problem at all with a coach pointing out that something is a point of emphasis for that season.
But we often hear these comments during irrelevant plays.

"Coach, that's not what the POE actually says."

"Coach, that was a moving opponent, time and distance DO apply."

Etcetera.

Coaches hear what they want to hear, and cherry pick to their own benefit.

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Originally Posted by BillyMac View Post
... they have absolutely no concept regarding the nuances and subtle aspects of the POE ... what the coaches will hear, and more importantly, not hear ...
I'm not saying that all coaches are "rule challenged", but many are.
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